The UN Human Rights Committee’s review challenges the image of India’s democracy, uncovering systemic abuses and global repression.
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Five Years On: The Realities of Kashmir Post-Article 370
The realities of Kashmir post-Article 370 are complex: From the false promises of economic prosperity and peace to the ongoing resistance and human cost of Indian policies.
HIFPA: Will it Reshape Global Alliances or Amplify Diplomatic Tensions?
In the aftermath of the October 7th incident that prompted a significant Israeli military intervention in Gaza, the bipartisan approval of HIFPA (H.R. 340) on November 1st carries weighty implications.
India at G20: Is the Glitter Just Surface Deep?
As India prepares to take the spotlight at the G20 Summit, it\’s essential to question whether this glittering opportunity signifies a genuine commitment to address pressing concerns or if it merely serves as a facade. The issues of rising inflation, extremism, Islamophobia, and the Kashmir situation cast a shadow on India\’s international image.
India’s BRICS Chapter
BRICS Summit 2023 turned out to be a tough test case for India’s strategic balancing. Not being able to assert itself diplomatically, tough choices wait ahead as it will preside over the G20 Summit next month in Delhi.
What’s Next for Pakistan in IIOJK?
The plight of Kashmir requires a nuanced perspective. Navigating international concerns, India\’s ambitions, and Pakistan\’s strategy is essential to ensure the Kashmiri people\’s struggle for self-determination remains alive.
Kashmir: The Silenced Cry
Silenced Struggles, Shattered Dreams: Kashmir\’s Unheard Cry in the Shadows of \’Naya Kashmir.\’ A stark look at the aftermath of Article 370\’s revocation and the unseen scars on the valley.
Women’s Education Weaponized in Afghanistan
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan does not seem to make any bargains on girls’ education with the international community. There is more to the ban whose end is nowhere in sight.
India leads internet shutdowns
Governments are using internet shutdowns as “weapons of control and shields of impunity”, says digital rights watchdog Access.
Modi: The Naked Truth of Gujarat
The spectre of the 2002 Gujarat Riots has loomed large over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite consistent denials of state complicity, a new BBC documentary has raised questions that have haunted the country for two decades.
